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Fred Schutmaat

Principal at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Team Schutmaat, Inc.</span>
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Seasoned professional with extensive experience in space planning, sales, and interior design, with a strong background in Spanish and English languages.
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Location
Allendale, Michigan, United States, US
Languages
  • Engish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • Space Planning
  • Furnishings
  • Furniture
  • Sales
  • Interior Design
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Fred Schutmaat is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in space planning, sales, and interior design, with a strong background in Spanish and English languages. He has held various roles, including Principal, Owner, Director, and Teacher, and has worked with institutions and companies globally. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Hope College and has taught English as a second language and social sciences. With expertise in photography, product design, and custom furniture, Fred has a unique blend of creative and business skills. He has represented clients in the furniture industry and developed sales distribution networks, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex projects and build strong relationships. As a bilingual speaker with native proficiency in both English and Spanish, Fred brings a unique cultural perspective to his work, enabling him to effectively communicate with clients and partners across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Experience

  • Team Schutmaat, Inc.
    • Allendale, Michigan, United States
    • Principal
      • Apr 2013 - Present
      • Allendale, Michigan, United States

      Consulting Services and representation in the furniture industry. Continued contact with public libraries, higher academic institutions, and the A&D community.

  • Jasper Library Furniture
    • Owner
      • Jul 2009 - Apr 2013

      National and international sales. Principal contact with Architectural and Design professionals. Develop representative and dealer network. Work directly with end users, primarily university projects.

  • Jasper Seating Company
    • Director of Library Furniture Sales
      • 2003 - 2009

      National and inernational sales. Development of sales distribution network. Direct sales on major projects both public and university markets.

  • Library Furniture International
    • Owner/Principal
      • 1998 - 2003

      Space planning, sales, distribution, installation of furniture. Worked directly with end users primarily in the public and university markets.

  • The Worden Comoany
    • Regional/International Sales Manager
      • Jun 1985 - Jun 1998

      Regional and international sales. Developed both sales distributor network and direct customer accounts primarily in the univeristy market.

  • El Artesano, Inc.
    • Owner/Principal
      • Jul 1976 - Jun 1989

      Importer of handcrafts from South America. Wholesale and retail primarily in the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois region.

  • FL SCHUTMAAT
    • holland michigan
    • Principal
      • Apr 1980 - Jul 1987
      • holland michigan

      Exporter of library furniture, shelving and equipment to the Caribbean Basin. Direct projects with public and university entities.

  • Colegio Nueva Granada
    • Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia
    • Teacher
      • Sep 1973 - May 1975
      • Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

      Social Sciences Teacher - 8th grade- Comparison of The Americas

  • Holland Public Schools
    • Holland, Michigan, United States
    • ESL teacher - Holland,MI public
      • Sep 1969 - May 1973
      • Holland, Michigan, United States

      Taught English as a second language and all subject in a one room classroom - K-8 refugee and immigrant students.

  • Instituto Electronico de ingles English Lab
    • Caracas, Venezuela
    • English Second Language Instructor
      • Jun 1965 - Aug 1969
      • Caracas, Venezuela

      Audio-Lingual method instruction for professionals needing to be proficient in English for career advancement.

Education

  • 1965 - 1969
    Hope College
  • 1965 - 1969
    Hope College
  • 1960 - 1964
    Colegio Americano - Caracas, Venezuela

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